CMT Restorative Art & Cosmetology 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which technique is used to restore a sunken facial area caused by tissue gas or dehydration?
- Hypodermic tissue building (Correct answer)
- Arterial injection
- Cavity treatment
- Surface compress
Correct answer: Hypodermic tissue building
Hypodermic tissue building involves injecting tissue builder or massage cream under the skin to restore sunken areas.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of using wax in restorative art?
- To rebuild missing or damaged facial features (Correct answer)
- To preserve internal organs
- To disinfect the body surface
- To seal arterial injection sites
Correct answer: To rebuild missing or damaged facial features
Mortuary wax is used to fill, rebuild, or reshape damaged, missing, or disfigured facial features.
Question 3: Which cosmetic application method is most appropriate for a viewing with harsh overhead lighting?
- Matte finish cosmetics applied thinly (Correct answer)
- Heavy gloss finish for visibility
- Dark foundation to reduce reflection
- No cosmetics to appear natural
Correct answer: Matte finish cosmetics applied thinly
Matte finish cosmetics applied thinly prevent the shine and unnatural appearance that can result from harsh overhead lighting.
Question 4: What is 'desquamation' in the context of restorative art?
- Slippage of the outer skin layer (Correct answer)
- Contraction of facial muscles
- Purging of internal gases
- Darkening of surface tissues
Correct answer: Slippage of the outer skin layer
Desquamation refers to the slipping or peeling away of the outer epidermal layer, complicating cosmetic application.
Question 5: When setting the features of a deceased person, which structure is wired or sutured to hold the mouth closed?
- The mandible to the maxilla (Correct answer)
- The hyoid bone to the clavicle
- The zygomatic arch to the mandible
- The nasal septum to the maxilla
Correct answer: The mandible to the maxilla
The mandible (lower jaw) is secured to the maxilla (upper jaw) using wire ligature or a needle injector to keep the mouth closed.
Question 6: Which condition causes greenish skin discoloration most commonly seen in the lower abdomen early in decomposition?
- Putrefaction from bacterial activity (Correct answer)
- Livor mortis pooling
- Hypostasis in surface capillaries
- Arterial injection leakage
Correct answer: Putrefaction from bacterial activity
Putrefaction, driven by bacterial breakdown of tissues, releases hydrogen sulfide and other gases that cause greenish discoloration.
CMT Restorative Art & Cosmetology 1
Which technique is used to restore a sunken facial area caused by tissue gas or dehydration?